Load shedding is having a severe financial impact on South African food production, according to an expert at energy efficiency firm Energy Partners. According to Dawie Kriel, the head of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration at Energy Partners, this affects not only primary food production, but also post-harvest handling and the retail sector. "The interrupted electricity supply is costing the local food production industry millions every month and could be depriving … [Read more...] about SA food production suffering under load shedding
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Will we or won’t we be load shed today?
Eskom has just announced Stage 1 load shedding for today; "Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 17:00 today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening." With the current Nelson Mandela Bay strike by Electricity Department Staff on we are not sure if the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay will form part of that load shedding. Earlier today, Elaine Jackson from Linkside confirmed; "@MyPE Still no power 5 days and counting", so one presumes that the Electricity Department … [Read more...] about Will we or won’t we be load shed today?
Electricity Strike brings load shedding bonus to Port Elizabeth
Did you also wonder why you 'escaped' load shedding this weekend? On Sunday 26 July 2015 we found ourselves once again 'escaping' the scheduled Group 2 load shedding. Phoning the 041 374 4434 number for the Electricity Department just resulted in a pre-recorded message saying that the number is busy. Mailing the Communications staff at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality resulted in situation normal - No Answer at all. There is NO information on the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Electricity Strike brings load shedding bonus to Port Elizabeth
Stage 2 Again Today
Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 08:00 this morning. This is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. "[This is]... because of a shortage of generating capacity as some of our power stations’ units are currently on maintenance. We will also use the day to build up reserves for the week ahead," it said in a statement. "Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Again Today
Stage 1 then Stage 2
Eskom announced earlier; "Stage 1 load shedding will commence from 12:00 and will move to stage 2 at 17:00. This is likely to continue until 22:00." Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored by: Straton Solar Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Stage 1 then Stage 2
Stage 2 Started
And out of left field Eskom said earlier this afternoon; "Load shedding to be implemented in stage 2 from 17:00-22:00 due to increased demand & a shortage of generation capacity" Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Started
We will probably have load shedding again this evening
The power system is currently stable and Eskom will be able to perform maintenance on a power station unit without implementing load shedding, the power utility said on Thursday morning. The power system is expected to be constrained during the evening peak period from 5pm to 9pm as a result of increased electricity demand and a power station unit being on maintenance. "As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy … [Read more...] about We will probably have load shedding again this evening
Boo Hoo it is Stage 2
Eskom announced on Tuesday that it will implement load shedding stage 2 from from 17:00 until 22:00. Eskom said the power system was constrained but stable for most of the day today, thus enabling Eskom to perform maintenance without the need for load shedding. "However, due to increased electricity demand and a shortage of generation capacity due to power station units being on maintenance, Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 17:00 today and is likely to continue until 22:00 this … [Read more...] about Boo Hoo it is Stage 2
Sunday Load Shedding Schedule
Eskom announced on Friday that load shedding would be implemented on Sunday from 08:00 until 22:00. "While we do not anticipate that there will be a need to implement load shedding tomorrow [Saturday], there will be load shedding on Sunday from 08:00 until 22:00," Eskom said in a statement. One supposes that the anticipated NO LOAD SHEDDING on Mandela Day is due to Eskom going beyond 67 minutes of service to the community. On Sunday, 19 July these groups will be affected: 08:00 - … [Read more...] about Sunday Load Shedding Schedule
SAPS to receive generators for load shedding
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says government is in the process of rolling out back-up generators to police stations across several provinces to avert disruptions during load shedding. The Minister said this when responding to questions for written reply in Parliament over the impact of load shedding on the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) ability to service members of the public. "The SAPS is in the process of putting out a tender for the procurement of mobile back-up generators to be … [Read more...] about SAPS to receive generators for load shedding
No load shedding predicted, BUT, brace yourselves anyway
With the power system being currently stable, Eskom says it is able to perform maintenance without load shedding. In a statement on Tuesday, Eskom said that the power system is however expected to be constrained during the evening peak period (5pm – 9pm) mainly as a result of increased electricity demand. "As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm," said Eskom. In winter, the … [Read more...] about No load shedding predicted, BUT, brace yourselves anyway
New Nelson Mandela Bay Load Shedding Schedules
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has developed new load shedding schedules for the winter months. The schedules are applicable from Monday, 6 July 2015 through to 6 September 2015. The areas have been done away with and now you only have to wrap your mind around which Group you are in. The Stage One to Stage Four Schedules along with a handy dropdown for you to find and confirm your Group are available on ONE PAGE HERE: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Load Shedding Schedules to 6 … [Read more...] about New Nelson Mandela Bay Load Shedding Schedules
Stage 2 to start at 4:00
Despite all indications to the contrary this morning Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 16:00 this afternoon. "Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding at 16:00 today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening," Eskom announced on Twitter on Friday. The Port Elizabeth affected areas will be: 16h00 to 16h30: Group 1 and 8 16h00 to 18h30: Group 2 and 3 18h00 to 20h30: Group 4 and Geysers 20h00 to 22h30: Group 7 and 8 Click on each of the links below to … [Read more...] about Stage 2 to start at 4:00
Are you the lucky load shedding recipient today?
Despite tweeting earlier this morning that the; "Eskom load shedding prognosis for today is low for the morning and high for the evening" follwoed by another tweet an hour later saying; "There is currently no load shedding taking place as Eskom has adequate generating capacity to meet the demand in electricity" - load shedding Stage 1 will begin at 4:00 pm this afternoon. Port Elizabeth groups affected by Stage 1 today are: 16h00 to 18h30: Group 2 18h00 to 20h30: Geysers 20h00 to … [Read more...] about Are you the lucky load shedding recipient today?
Eskom says no power cuts are expected today
“Eskom has adequate generating capacity to meet the demand in electricity,” the utility said in a statement. The power grid is however expected to come under pressure during the evening peak between 5pm and 9pm. “As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.” In winter, the electricity demand peaks in the morning and evening as more electricity is used during these times. “We … [Read more...] about Eskom says no power cuts are expected today
